December Week 2 Update

On Monday, this week, students worked on their second and final Weekend Update for December. It was based on a two part CNN10 report on the 15th Anniversary of Facebook. The reports were from December 5th and 6th. The question presented was: What are the pros and cons of social media services, such as Facebook and Instagram? In your opinion, does social media do more harm or good? Why?

Students also finished a unit on the components and functions of the Federal Government, which included roles and responsibilities of federal branches of government and the impact of lobby groups and media bias on policy. Our learning culminated on Wednesday with a PAT-style unit test. 

On Thursday, students began exploring Canada's Charter of Rights and Responsibilities. They began working on a project, for which they are exploring an event (present day or history) where people's rights or freedoms were violated, had Canada's Charter been applied. They are working independently, in pairs, or groups of 3. The assignment will culminate in a presentation on their findings next Thursday.

December Week 1 Update

Students began the week with their first weekend update assignment for the month of December. It involved a CNN10 story from November 20th with regard to Beyond Meat products. The question associated with the story is, "Would you consider switching to an all-plant diet by replacing meat with alternative proteins, such as Beyond Meat? Why or why not? 

Students also learned about the Federal Government structure in Canada, with a focus on how government's are formed, how citizens are represented, and how new laws are passed. There will be a multiple choice quiz to end the unit early next week.